Product Design focuses on the experience of product conception and design for the benefit of society. It encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, while serving larger goals of common good. Students studying Product Design generally follow the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and focus on a process that resolves constraints arising from technical, human, aesthetic and business concerns. The course work provides the skills necessary to carry projects from initial concept to completion of working prototypes.

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== 2013-14 Requirements<br> ==

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Students who also complete the requirements for Mechanical Engineering will receive the ME degree and a transcript that says “Has completed all the requirements of Product Design.”

The mission of the undergraduate program in Product Design is to graduate designers who can synthesize technology, human factors, and business factors in the service of human need. The program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding. The course work provides students with the skills necessary to carry projects from initial concept to completion of working prototypes. Students studying product design follow the basic mechanical engineering curriculum and are expected to meet the University requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. The program prepares students for careers in industry and for graduate study.

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Completion of the undergraduate program in Product Design leads to the conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The subplan "Product Design" appears on the transcript and on the diploma.<br>

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=== REQUIREMENTS ===

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22 units minimum; at least 15 units must be from School of Engineering approved list<br>

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23 units minimum; at least 15 units must be from School of Engineering approved list<br>

*Required: One year of Physics 40 series (PHYSICS 41, 43, 45), 12 units

*Required: One year of Physics 40 series (PHYSICS 41, 43, 45), 12 units

*<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 51);">''ME 120 History and Philosophy of Design'' will still be allowed to fulfill TiS for seniors taking the course spring 2014. However, this is a transition year for use of this course and non-seniors must petition to use the course for TiS and be prepared to complete additional coursework. Prof Burnett will explain the change in his fall meeting for PD majors. 3 units

*Three ARTSTUDI (Studio Art) courses numberd 100 or higher (12 units)<br>* ME 115C only will be waived if student takes a quarter abroad. Students should plan their overseas quarter to take place in sophomore year, or spring quarter of Junior year only.<br>

1. Print a copy of your transcript from Axess.<br>2. Download and complete the program sheet from Program Sheet page. If you need instructions on how to download, consult the School of Engineering Student Affairs Office in 135 Huang. Please note: When completing the sheet, include courses you plan to take as well as those you have already taken.<br>3. Pick up a Product Design major declaration form from the Student Services Office in Building 530.<br>4. Identify an undergraduate program advisor from the list on the back of the major declaration form. If you prefer, the Student Services Office will assign one for you.<br>5. Discuss the program with your advisor and have him/her approve the program sheet AND the declaration form.<br>6. Return completed documents to the ME Student Services Office <br>7. Login to Axess and formally declare your major. NOTE: Select “Engineering” as your major (NOT Mechanical Engineering), with a subplan in Product Design.<br>8. Email Kelly Guerriero (kellybg@stanford.edu) to let her know that you have declared your major so that she may approve it.<br><br>

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2013-14 Requirements

The mission of the undergraduate program in Product Design is to graduate designers who can synthesize technology, human factors, and business factors in the service of human need. The program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding. The course work provides students with the skills necessary to carry projects from initial concept to completion of working prototypes. Students studying product design follow the basic mechanical engineering curriculum and are expected to meet the University requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. The program prepares students for careers in industry and for graduate study.

Completion of the undergraduate program in Product Design leads to the conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The subplan "Product Design" appears on the transcript and on the diploma.

ME 120 History and Philosophy of Design will still be allowed to fulfill TiS for seniors taking the course spring 2014. However, this is a transition year for use of this course and non-seniors must petition to use the course for TiS and be prepared to complete additional coursework. Prof Burnett will explain the change in his fall meeting for PD majors. 3 units

Three ARTSTUDI (Studio Art) courses numberd 100 or higher (12 units)* ME 115C only will be waived if student takes a quarter abroad. Students should plan their overseas quarter to take place in sophomore year, or spring quarter of Junior year only.

Instructions for Declaring Major in Product Design (ENGR-BS: PD)

1. Print a copy of your transcript from Axess.2. Download and complete the program sheet from Program Sheet page. If you need instructions on how to download, consult the School of Engineering Student Affairs Office in 135 Huang. Please note: When completing the sheet, include courses you plan to take as well as those you have already taken.3. Pick up a Product Design major declaration form from the Student Services Office in Building 530.4. Identify an undergraduate program advisor from the list on the back of the major declaration form. If you prefer, the Student Services Office will assign one for you.5. Discuss the program with your advisor and have him/her approve the program sheet AND the declaration form.6. Return completed documents to the ME Student Services Office 7. Login to Axess and formally declare your major. NOTE: Select “Engineering” as your major (NOT Mechanical Engineering), with a subplan in Product Design.8. Email Kelly Guerriero (kellybg@stanford.edu) to let her know that you have declared your major so that she may approve it.